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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281, 285 to 288, inclusive, and 290 together. Housing for All is the Government’s plan to increase the supply of housing to an average of 33,000 per year over the next decade, supported by an investment package of over €4b per annum.  Supporting the delivery of housing, including social and affordable housing, is a priority for the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing for All strategy delivers on the Programme for Government commitment to put affordability at the heart of the housing system. Over €4 billion in funding is provided annually, representing the highest ever level of Government investment in housing.  A multi-faceted approach is being implemented to deliver 54,000 affordable home interventions between now and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: As COP 26 takes place, we have published the Climate Action Plan 2021. This plan sets a roadmap for taking decisive action to halve our emissions by 2030 and reach net zero no later than 2050, as committed to in the Programme for Government.   The actions in Housing for All, our new housing plan for Ireland have been developed to support the targets and objectives of the Climate...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (11 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department provides support to the Rural Water Sector through a Multi-annual Rural Water Programme  for capital investment and the Annual Subsidy for Group Water Schemes. The current Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2019-2021 is providing capital funding for 621 projects across 25 local authorities. This funding is being provided through local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing for All Strategy delivers on the Programme for Government commitment to put affordability at the heart of the housing system. A multi-faceted approach is being implemented to deliver 54,000 affordable homes interventions between now and 2030.  This will be facilitated by local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies, the Land Development Agency, as well as through a...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Second Stage of the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021 to the Seanad. I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Members for facilitating early debate on this very important Bill. As the House will be aware, the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future committed to not extending the strategic...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank the Senators who contributed in a positive way - Senators Cummins, Moynihan, Malcolm Byrne, Warfield, McDowell, Black and Conway and my good friend and colleague, Senator Casey. I have taken note of the points they raised. I have always been convinced that the best place for planning is with the local authorities. We must resource them to do that work. Every Senator, including...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department builds its strategic water policy and infrastructure delivery programmes around the National Planning Framework 2018-2040 and the National Development Plan 2018-2027. Investment is primarily delivered through Irish Water while my Department operates the Rural Water Programme directly. Since 1 January 2014, Irish Water has statutory responsibility for all...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The management and maintenance of local authority housing stock, including pre-letting repairs to vacant properties, the implementation of a planned maintenance programme and carrying out of responsive repairs, are matters for each individual local authority under Section 28 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2009. Notwithstanding this, under the Voids Programme, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reports (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I am considering the report, entitled 'A Review Into Certain Planning Matters in Respect of Donegal County Council', by Mr. Rory Mulcahy S.C., and will bring this matter to Government for consideration in due course. In this regard, the decisions of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (CEI/18/0019) of 13 February 2019 and the Information Commissioner (OIC-59426-Q8D7T8) of 27...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Domestic Violence (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. The response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) is a cross-Departmental and multi-agency issue, with overall policy coordinated by the Department of Justice.Responsibility for the overall legal definition of domestic violence rests with my colleague the Minister for Justice. In relation to Housing legislation, the Housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Domestic Violence (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The response to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) is a cross-Departmental and multi-agency issue with overall policy coordinated by the Department of Justice. Responsibility for the development and provision of services to support victims rests with my colleague the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Statutory responsibility for the care and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Advertising (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and will be forwarded in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has no specific plans in place to use InvestEU funds at this time to support investment in social housing. The recently published National Development Plan 2021-2030 provides a Capital Investment framework for all investment under the responsibility of my Department. Between 2021 and 2025 some €17.5bn will be provided, and an average of €2.4Bn per annum of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Housing for All Strategy delivers on the Programme for Government commitment to put affordability at the heart of the housing system. Over €4 billion in funding is provided annually, representing the highest ever level of Government investment in building social and affordable housing.  A multi-faceted approach is being implemented to deliver 54,000 affordable homes...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 110 together. Applications for social housing support are assessed by the relevant local authority, in accordance with the eligibility and need criteria set down in section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and the associated Social Housing Assessment Regulations 2011, as amended. The 2011 Regulations prescribe maximum net...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not hold the details requested by the Deputy. The Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical office, compiles and makes available detailed data on a number of housing related issues including housing completions. Data on new dwelling completions for can be found on the CSO website at...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: The Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme came into operation on 1 January 2016.  The Scheme is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses that are available for sale under the Scheme. To be eligible, tenants must meet certain criteria, including having a minimum reckonable income of €15,000 per annum and having been in receipt of social housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Land Issues (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: In support of the Zoned Land Tax and other measures included in "Housing for All - A New Housing Plan for Ireland", a register of lands zoned for housing development will be created in conjunction with the local authorities, based on the city and county development plan system. This will be compiled on a national basis to provide an accurate and current picture of the stock of zoned housing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (10 Nov 2021)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department publishes a detailed monthly report on homelessness, based on data provided by housing authorities. The Report outlines details of individuals utilising State-funded emergency accommodation arrangements that are overseen by housing authorities. The Reports are available on my Department's website at the following...